British Theatre Guide reviews  
 
Reviews

 

Links

Articles

News

Reviews

Contact

Other Resources

Bookstore

Forum

Search the Site

 

Link to TicketMaster

Tiocketmaster Gift Vouchers

 

Index to Reviews on the British Theatre Guide (M)

British theatre reviews from London, Edinburgh, the rest of the UK, and New York.

ma - Akram Khan Company (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Edward Hall's production at the Albery). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Nomadic Players at Aberystwyth Castle). Reviewer: Rebecca Nesvet (Theatre in Wales) (2002)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (BITE:03 at the Barbican). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Macbeth in a simplified, musical version by Shakespeare 4 Kidz (Empire Theatre, Sunderland, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Out of Joint at the Arcola Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Almeida). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Albery). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Theatre Royal, York). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2005)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Leicester Haymarket). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (theatre babel at the Gala, Durham, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds). Reviewer: J. D. Atkinson (2007)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Dancing Shadows Theatre Company at the Pleasance, Islington). Reviewer: Gill Stoker (2007)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Minerva Theatre, Chichester). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2007)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (RSC at Northern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2007)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Chichester Festival production at the Gielgud Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi and Francesco Maria Piave (Metroplitan Opera, New York). Revier: Rivka Jocobson (2007)

Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francsco Maria Piave, after William Shakespeare (Opera North at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2008)

Macbeth 101 - That Play by William Shakespeare adapted by Tom Gualtieri with Heather Hill (Midtown International Theatre Festival, New York). Reviewer: Catherine Lamm (2003)

Macbeth on the Estate (BBC2) by William Shakespeare (adapted). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (1997)

Macbett by Eugene Ionesco, English version by Tanya Ronder (RSC at Northern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2007)

Mack and Mabel Music & lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Michael Stewart, revisions by Francine Pascal (Palace Theatre, Manchester, and touring). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2006)

Mack and Mabel Music & lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Michael Stewart, revisions by Francine Pascal (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)

M.A.D. by David Eldridge (Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Madama Butterfly by Puccini (Ukrainian National Opera of Odessa at the Sunderland Empire). Reviewer: Wayne Miller (2005)

Madam Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini (English National Opera at the London Coliseum). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2006)

Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini (Chisinau National Opera at the Bristol Hippodrome and touring). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2006)

Madam Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini (Welsh National Opera at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2007)

Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini (Scottish Opera at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre). Reviewer: Lucy Ribchester (2007)

Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica (Opera North at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2008)

Madam Butterfly - Choreographed by David Nixon (Northern Ballet Theatre at the Opera House, Manchester). Reviewer: Andrew Edwards (2006)

Madame Bovary - Breakfast with Emma by Gustave Flaubert, adapted by Fay Weldon (Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Mad Blud created and directed by Philip Osment (Theatre Royal Stratford East Youth Arts and Education at Stratford Circus). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)

A Madman Sings to the Moon by Mark Thompson (Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2004)

The Madness of George Dubla by Justin Butcher (Arts Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

The Madness of King George by Alan Bennett (Birmingham Rep). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2003)

The Madras House by Harley Granville Barker (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

MaEternal by balletLORENT (Northern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2008)

The Magic Flute - Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, text by Emmanuel Schikaneder, English translation by Carol Ann Duffy. (Opera North on tour: Theatre Royal Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)

The Magic Flute - Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, text by Emmanuel Schikaneder, English translation by Carol Ann Duffy. (Opera North at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2007)

The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Opera A La Carte at Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2006)

The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Welsh National Opera at the Wales Millennium Centre). Reviewer: Peter Wood (2008)

The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Welsh National Opera at the Mayflower, Southampton). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2008)

The Magic Flute / Impempe Yomlingo by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, adapted by Mark Dormford-May (Young Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Mahabharata (Palace Theatre, Manchester, and touring). Reviewer: Andrew Edwards (2007)

Mahabharata (Edinburgh Festival Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Lucy Ribchester (2007)

The Maids based on the play by Jean Genet (Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2003)

Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2006)

Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Major Barbara by George Bernard Show (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Make and Break by Michael Frayn (DVD: The Judi Dench Collection). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Make Me a Song - the Music of William Finn devised by Rob Ruggiero (New Players Theatre). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2008)

The Malcontent by John Marston (RSC at the Gielgud). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Mammals by Amelia Bullmore (Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Mammals by Amelia Bullmore (Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)

Mamma Mia! Music and Lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, Book by Catherine Johnson (Prince of Wales Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Mamillius adapted by Sheldon Deckelbaum from The Winter's Tale (La Mama e.t.c., New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Man and Boy by Terrence Rattigan (Duchess). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Mancub by Douglas Maxwell, adapted from The Flight of the Cassowary by John Levert (Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The Mandate by Nikolai Erdman, English version by Declan Donnelan (RNT Cottesloe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt (Mayflower, Southampton). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2005)

A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt (Theatre Royal, Haymarket). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

A Man For All Seasons by Robert Bolt (York Theatre Royal). Reviewer: Cecily Boys (2008)

A Manifesto for a New City by Julia Darling (Northern Stage at the Queen's Hall, Hexham, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

The Man of Destiny by George Bernard Shaw (DVD). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Man of La Mancha by Dale Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion (Royal Lyceum, Edinburh). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2007)

The Man of Mode by George Etherege (RNT Olivier). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Manon Lescaut by Giacomo Puccini (Opera North at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

The Man Who by Oliver Sacks, Peter Brook and Marie-Helene Estienne (Nottingham Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2003)

The Man Who Cracked (Spike Theatre at the Town Hall Theatre, Hartlepool). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

The Man Who Had All the Luck by Arthur Miller (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

The Man With Two Gaffers by Blake Morrison (Northern Broadsides at the Theatre Royal, York, and touring). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2006)

Many Roads to Paradise by Stephen Permutt (Finborough Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)

Map of the Heart by William Nicholson (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2005)

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson (Royal Exchange, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2006)

Margaret Down Under by Alastair Cording (Eastern Angles on tour). Reviewer: Jill Sharp (2004)

Marguerite Book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg and Jonathan Kent, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, music by Michel Legrand (Theatre Royal Haymarket). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Maria Friedman: Re-arranged (Menier Chocolate Factory). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2008)

Mariana Pineda by Federico Garcia Lorca (Arcola). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Marianne Dreams by Catherine Storr, adapted for the stage by Moira Buffini (Almeida). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Marieluise by Kerstin Specht, translated by Rachael McGill (Gate Theatre, Notting Hill). Reviwer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Marilyn and Ella by Bonnie Greer (Theatre Royal, Stratford East). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)

Marilyn Case #81128 by Brian Stewart (Jermyn Street Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Market Boy by David Eldridge (RNT Olivier). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Markings by Dominic Francis (Southwark Playhouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

The Mark Morris Dance Group 25th Anniversary Tour (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

Marlon Brando's Corset by Guy Jones (Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford). Revoiewer: Sheila Connor (2006)

The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart and da Ponte, in a new translation by Tony Britten (Music Theatre London at the Drill hall). Reviewer: Gill Stoker (2003)

The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart and da Ponte in a new translation by Michael Irwin (English Touring Opera at the Gala Theatre, Durham, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart and da Ponte (Savoy Opera at the Savoy Theatre). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)

The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte, English translation by Amanda Holden (Opera North at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)

The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (English National Opera at the Coliseum). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2007)

The Mariage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, in a version of Da Ponte's libretto by Kit Hesketh Harvey (Armonico Consort at the Pavilion, Bath). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2008)

The Marriage of Figaro by Beaumarchais, adapted by Ranjit Bolt (New Players Theatre and touring). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2006)

The Marriage of Figaro by Beaumarchais, adapted by Ranjit Bolt (Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)

The Marrying of Ann Leete by Harley Granville Barker (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Marrying the Mistress by David Taylor, from the novel by Joanna Trollope (Richmond Theatre and touring). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2005)

Marrying the Mistress by Joanna Trollope, adapted and directed by David Taylor (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Diane Kennedy (2006)

Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis by Charlotte Jones (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2006)

Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis by Charlotte Jones (Birmingham Rep). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2007)

Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis by Charlotte Jones (New Victoria Theatre, Woking, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2007)

Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell, adapted by Rona Munro (Royal Exchange, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2006)

Mary Poppins (Prince Edward Theatre). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)

Mary Stuart by Friedrich Schiller; translated by Robert David MacDonald, adapted by Uzma Hameed (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)

Mary Stuart by Friedrich Schiller, in a new version by Peter Oswald (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Mary Stuart by Friederich Schiller, in a new version by Peter Oswald (Apollo Theatre). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2005)

The Mask by Mamdouh Adwan (Arab-Hebrew Theatre, Jaffa). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)

Masks and Faces by Charles Reade and Tom Taylor (Finborough Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

The Masque of the Red Death after Edgar Allan Poe (Punchdrunk at BAC). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2007)

Mass Appeal by Bill C Davis (Finborough). Reviewer: Bronagh Taggart (2006)

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov in a new adaptation by David Rudkin (National Youth Theatre at the Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

The Master Builder by Henrick Ibsen (Malvern Theatres and touring). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2003)

The Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen (Albery Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Master Class by David Pownall (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2006)

Master Harold ... and the Boys by Athol Fugard (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)

Master Harold and the Boys by Athol Fugard (Southwark Playhouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Master of Mayhem by Julian Harries (Eastern Angles TC at the Sir John Mills Theatre, Ipswich). Reviewer: Jill Sharp (2004)

The Matchmaker based on the book by John B Keane, adapted by Phyllis Ryan (Irish Rep. Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Catherine Lamm

The Maths Tutor by Clare McIntyre (Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Matt and Ben by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers (P.S. 122, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

A Matter of Life and Death Based on the film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, adapted by Emma Rice and Tom Morris (Kneehigh Theatre at the RNT Olivier). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Ma Vie en Rose Devised by the company, based on the film by Alan Berliner (Young Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Mazepa by Piotr Ilych Tchaikovsky (Welsh National Opera at the Mayflower, Southampton, and touring). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2006)

Me and Cilla by Lee Mattinson (Live Theatre, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2008)

Me and My Girl Book and Lyrics by Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber; music by Noel Gay (New Victoria Theatre, Woking, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)

Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2003)

Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare (RSC Newcastle season, at the Theatre Royal). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)

Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare (Complicité at the RNT Olivier). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare (Globe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Meaure for Measure by William Shakespeare (Complicité at the RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2006)

Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare (Peter Hall Company at the Theatre Royal, Bath). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2006)

Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare (Baseless Fabric Theatre Company at the Bridewell). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2007)

Measure for Measure Malaya adapted from William Shakspeare's play by Steam Industry (Riverside Studios). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Medea Adapted from Euripides by Peter McGarry (Eyewitness, part of the 24:7 Theatre Festival, at Pure, Manchester). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2007)

The Medium by Menotti (Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama at the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff). Reviewer: Tony Layton (2005)

Meeting Myself Coming Back by Kerry Hood (Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Meet the Mukherjees by Tanika Gupta (Octagon Theatre, Bolton). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2008)

Melody by Douglas Maxwell (Traverse, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2006)

The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers (Young Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Members Only by Fabrice Roger-Lacan (Trafalgar Studios). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)

The Memory of Water by Shelagh Stephenson (Stellar Quines Theatre Company at the Brunton, Musselburgh, and touring). Reviewer: Kaye Gilmour (2004)

Menopause the Musical Book and lyrics by Jennie Linders (TAP Productions at the Shaw Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2007)

Men Without Shadows by Jean-Paul Sartre, translated by Kitty Black (Finborough). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2007)

The Merce Cunningham Dance Company (BITE:05 at the Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2005)

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (Northern Broadsides at the Greenwich Theatre, and touring). Reviewer: Verena Winter (2004)

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (Wales Theatre Company at the Grand Theatre, Swansea, and touring). Reviewer: Tony Layton (2004)

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (Tara Arts at Darlington Arts Centre and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (Theatre for a New Audience at the Swan, Stratford). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2007)

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare's Globe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (Heartbreak Productions at Nottingham Castle and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2007)

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (Pascal Theatre Company at the Arcola Theatre). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2007)

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Courtyard Theatre, Stratford). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2008)

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (DVD of Trevor Nunn's National Theatre production with Henry Goodman). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Mercury Fur by Philip Ridley (Paines Plough at the Menier Chocolate Factory). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Mercy by Lin Coghlan (Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Mere Mortals by David Iver (Old Red Lion). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Merlin and the Cave of Dreams by Charles Way (Library Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2004)

Merlin and the Winter King by Karen Louise Hebden (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

Merrily We Roll Along by Stephen Sondheim (RWCMD at the Sherman, Cardiff). Reviewer: Tony Layton (2005)

Merrily We Roll Along Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by George Furth (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2007)

The Merry Widow by Franz Lehar (Carl Rosa Opera at the Churchill, Bromley, and touring). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)

The Merry Widow by Franz Lehár (Carl Rosa Opera at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

The Merry Widow by Franz Lehár (Welsh National Opera at the Mayflower, Southampton, and touring). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2005)

The Merry Widow by Franz Lehár (English National Opera at the London Coliseum). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2008)

The Merry Widow by Franz Lehár (English National Opera at the London Coliseum). Reviewer: Robert Tanitch (2008)

The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (Michael Bogdanov and Company at Ludlow Castle). Reviewer: David Adams (Theatre in Wales) (2002)

The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Swan, Stratford). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2002)

The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Old Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare's Globe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Merry Wives the Musical Based on the play by William Shakespeare, adapted by Gregory Doran, music by Paul Englishby, lyrics by Ranjit Bolt (RSC at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2006)

Messiah - Scenes from a Crucifixion by Steven Berkoff (Old Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Metamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman (Circle on the Square, New York). Reviewer: Phlip Fisher (2003)

Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, adapted by Gísli Örn Gardarsson and David Farr, (Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Metamorphosis by Fanz Kafka, adapted and directed by David Farr and Gísli Örn Gardarsson (Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2008)

Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, adapted by David Farr and Gísli Örn Gardarsson (Northern Stage, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: V Mitchell (2008)

Midland Aquaphiliacs by Jake Oldershaw, with music by Jules Bushell (BAC). Reviewer: Bronagh Taggart (2006)

Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie, adapted by Salman Rushdie, Simon Reade and Tim Supple (RSC at the Barbican). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (RSC Newcastle season). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (1999)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Barbican). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Propeller production on tour). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Propeller at the Comedy Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Bristol Old Vic). Reviewer: Peter Wood (2003)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Chichester Festival). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by Willliam Shakespeare (Bard Unbound at Hampton Court Palace Gardens). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Novello Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Dash Arts at the Swan, Stratford: part of the Complete Works festival). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2006)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2006)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (York Shakespeare Project in Rowntree Park, York). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (The Lord Chamberlain's Men on tour). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Dash Arts at the Roundhouse, Camden). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2007)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Dash Arts at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2007)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Footsbarn Theatre Company at the Cartoucherie, Paris, and touring). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2008)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2008)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, adapted by Hattie Naylor (the Shakespeare Unplugged Festival at the egg, Theatre Royal, Bath). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2008)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare's Globe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Courtyard, Stratford). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2008)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, a production for children(Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2008)

A Midsummer Night's Dream (Northern Ballet Theatre at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, and touring). Reviewer: Andrew Edwards (2008)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by Benjamin Britten (Opera North at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2008)

A Midsummer Night's Dream from the East - Yohangza Theatre Company, based on Shakespeare (Barbican). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)

A Midsummer Night's Dream from the East - Yohangza Theatre Company, based on Shakespeare (Tobacco Factory, Bristol). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2006)

Midwinter by Zinnie Harris (RSC at Live Theatre, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

Midwinter by Zinnie Harris (RSC at the Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan (Carl Rosa Company at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan (Opera della Luna at the Theatre Royal, Winchester, and touring). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2008)

The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan (Carl Rosa Opera at the Guielgud Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan (Carl Rosa Opera at the Lyceum, Sheffield, and touring). Reviewer: Philip Seager (2008)

Mile End by Dan Rebellato, Lewis Hetherington and Emma Jowett (Analogue Theatre Company at the Ustinov, Bath Theatre Royal, and touring). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2008)

The Millionairess by George Bernard Shaw (DVD). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot, adapted by Helen Edmundson (Nottingham Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2003)

Mindbender by Peepolykus (Battersea Arts Centre). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2003)

Mine by Xavier Leret (KAOS at the Tristant Bates Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)

A Minute Too Late by Complicite (Jozef Houben, Simon McBurney and Marcello Magni with Annabel Arden) (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Mirandolina by Carlo Goldoni, translated and additional lyrics by Ranjit Bolt (Royal Exchange, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2006)

The Miracle by Lin Coghlan (RNT Cottesloe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Misery by Stephen King, adapted for the stage by Simon Moore (King's Head). Reviewer: Bronagh Taggart (2005)

Miss Bollywood (Manchester Opera House and touring). Reviewer: Andrew Edwards (2007)

Miss Julie by August Strindberg in a version by Frank McGuinness (Peter Hall Company at the Theatre Royal, Bath). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2006)

Miss Saigon - Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Richard Maltby Jnr and Alain Boublil (Sunderland Empire and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

Miss Saigon - Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Richard Maltby Jnr and Alain Boublil (Nottingham Theatre Royal and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)

Miss Saigon - Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Richard Maltby Jnr and Alain Boublil (Palace, Manchester, and touring). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2005)

Mr Nobody by Philip Ralph (Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Mnemonic by Théâtre du Complicité (Riverside Studios). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2003)

The Mob by John Galsworthy (Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Modelling Spitfires by Vanessa Rosenthal (Yellow Leaf Theatre at the Square Chapel Centre for the Arts, Huddersfield, and touring). Reviewer: Ray Brown (2006)

Modern Dance for Beginners by Sarah Phelps (Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Modern Man by Roger Kirby (New End Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Modern Orthodox by Daniel Goldfarb (Dodger Stages, NYC). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Mojo Mickybo by Owen McCafferty (Kabosh Theatre at the Lyric Studio, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2003)

Mojo Mickybo by Owen McCafferty (Arcola Theatre). Reviewer: Lucy Ribchester (2007)

Mojo Mickybo by Owen McCafferty (Trafalgar Studios 2). Reviewer: Pilip Fisher (2007)

Molora by Yael Farber (Barbican Pit). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)

Molora by Yael Farber (Northern Stage, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Gail-Nina Anderson (2008)

Moment of Weakness by Donald Churchill (Theatre Royal, Nottingham and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2003)

Momix: Greatest Hits (Peacock Theatre). Reviewer: Robert Tanitch (2007)

Monday After the Miracle by William Gibson (Guildhall School of Music and Drama). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

Monkey by Colin Teevan (Young Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2001)

Monkey by Colin Teevan (Scottish Dance Theatre and Dundee Rep Ensemble at the Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh, and touring, part of the Royal Bank of Scotland Children's Theatre Festival). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2006)

Monkey: Journey to the West - adapted and directed by Chen Shi-Zheng; composer Damon Albarn; visual concept, costume, design and animation by Jamie Hewlett (Manchester International Festival 2007 at the Palace Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2007)

Monkey's Uncle by David Lewis (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Qur'an by Eric-Emmanuel Schmidt, translated by Patrick Driver and Patricia Benecke (Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

A Moon for the Misbegotten by Eugene O'Neil (Old Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Moon Landing - Written, composed and directed by Stephen Edwards (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2007)

Moonlight and Magnolias by Ron Hutchinson (Tricycle Theatre, Kilburn). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Moonlight and Magnolias by Ron Hutchinson (Tricycle Theatre, Kilburn). Reviewer: Robert Tanitch (2008)

Moon on a Rainbow Shawl by Errol John (Eclipse Theatre at Nottingham Playhouse, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2003)

Moonwalking in Chinatown by Justin Young (promenade performance starting at the Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2007)

Moscow by Nick Salamone and Maury R. McIntyre (Chekhov Now Festival at the Connelly Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Catherine Lamm (2002)

Mother Clap's Molly House by Mark Ravenhill (RNT). Reviewer: Philip Fisher.

Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht (Nottingham Playhouse and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht (Bristol Old Vic and touring). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2004)

Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht (Contact Theatre, Manchester, and touring). reviewer: David Chadderton (2004)

Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Michael Hofmann (ETT at the Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)

Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Michael Hoffman (ETT at the Gala Theatre, Durham, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)

Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Michael Hoffman (ETT at the Richmond Thetare and touring). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2006)

Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Michael Hoffman (ETT at the Arts Theatre, Cambridge, and touring). Reviewer: Robert William (2006)

Mother Goose (pantomime at the Customs House, South Shields). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2002)

Mother Goose and the ...Wolf (panto at the Greenwich Theatre). Reviewer: Gill Stoker (2003)

Motherland created and directed by Steve Gilroy (Northumbria Live Academy at Live Theatre, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2007)

Mothers Against (part of Continental Divide) by David Edgar (Barbican). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Mother Terea Is Dead by Helen Edmundson (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Motortown by Simon Stephens (Royal Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Mourning Becomes Electra by Eugene O'Neill (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Movin' Out - Conceived by Twyla Tharp, Music and Lyrics by Billy Joel (Apollo Victoria). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Mrs Brown Rides Again by Brendan O'Carroll (Tyne Theatre, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Wayne Miller (2005)

Mrs Brown's Last Wedding by Brendan O`Carroll (Tyne Theatre, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Wayne Miller (2006)

Mr Puntila and His Man Matti by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Peter Arnott (Belgrade, Coventry). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2007)

Mr Sole Abode by Madrugada in association with the Contact Theatre, Manchester (Lyric Studio, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2007)

Mrs Pat by Pam Gems (Theatre Royal, York). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2006)

Mrs Warren's Profession by George Bernard Shaw (Strand). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Mrs Warren's Profession by George Bernard Shaw (Nottingham Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2007)

Mrs Warren's Profession by George Bernard Shaw (DVD). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare's Globe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (Wales Actors Company at The Welsh National Botanical Gardens, Tywi Valley, and touring). Reviewer: Tony Layton (2004)

Much Ado About Nothing by Willam Shakespeare (RJ Williamson Company at Nottingham Castle and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (The Lords of Misrule at King's Manor, York). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2004)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (The Peter Hall Company at the Theatre Royal, Bath). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2005)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (Crucible, Sheffield). Reviewer: Philip Seager (2005)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (Library Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2006)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (Guildford Shakespeare Company in the grounds of Guildford Castle). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Swan, Stratford: part of the Complete Works Festival). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2006)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (RSC at Northern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Novello Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (Lyric, Belfast). Reviewer: Ian Hill (2007)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory, Bristol). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2007)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (Chapterhouse Theatre Company at the Sunderland Empire). Reviewer: Emily Taylor (2007)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (RNT Olivier). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Mumbo Jumbo by Brett Bailey (Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Mum's the Word by Linda A Carson, Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard and Deborah Williams (Robert C Kelly in association with Clear Channel Entertainment: on tour). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)

Mum's the Word by Linda A. Carson, Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard and Deborah Williams (New Victoria Theatre, Woking, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2007)

Mum's the Word (Revue) organised by Amy Nicholson & Laura Costello (Soho Revue Bar). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2008)

Murder Mystery Blues Adapted by Janey Clarke, based on the short stories of Woody Allen, music by Warren Wills (59E59 Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

The Music Man Book, music and lyrics by Meredith Wilson, story by Meredith Wilson and Franklin Lacey (Chichester Festival Theatre). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2008)

Myasthenia Gravis by Gino Evans (Contact Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2006)

My Beautiful Laundrette based on Hanif Kureishi’s screenplay (Snap Theatre at Aberystwyth Arts Centre). Reviewer: Rebecca Nesvet (2002)

My Boy Jack by David Haig (Theatre Royal, Nottingham, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

My Brilliant Divorce by Geraldine Aron (Apollo, Shaftesbury Avenue). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

My Child by Mike Bartlett (Royal Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

My Cousin Rachel by Diana Morgan from the novel by Daphne du Maurier (Nottingham Theatre Royal). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2006)

My Dad's Corner Shop by Ray Grewal (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2003)

My Fair Lady : Book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Frederick Loewe (Sunderland Empire and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)

My Fair Lady : Book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Frederick Loewe (Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)

My Fair Lady : Book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Frederick Loewe (Mayflower, Southampton). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2006)

My Life With the Dogs by NIE (BAC). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2008)

My Matisse by Howard Ginsberg (Jermyn Street Theatre). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)

My Mother Said I Never Should by Charlotte Keatley (West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2005)

My Mother Said I Never Should by Charlotte Keatley (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2005)

My Music and Me by Dionne Warwick (Shaw Theatre). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)

My Name Is Rachel Corrie by Alan Rickman and Katherine Viner, taken from the writings of Rachel Corrie (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

My Name Is Rachel Corrie by Alan Rickman and Katherine Viner, taken from the writings of Rachel Corrie (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2005)

My Name Is Rachel Corrie taken from the writings of Rachel Corrie and edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner (Playhouse). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2006)

My Old Man by Tom McGrath (Magnetic North Theatre Company at the Traverse, Edinburgh, and touring). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2005)

My Own Show by Lesley Bruce (Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough). Reviewer: Gill Stoker (2006)

My Sainted Aunt by Philip Sagar (New End Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

The Mysteries : Conceived and created by Mark Dornford-May and Charles Hazlewood (Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne: on tour). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)

The Mystery of Edwin Drood A musical by Rupert Holmes (Warehouse Theatre, Croydon). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2007)

Myth, Propaganda & Disaster in Nazi Germany and Contemporary America by Stephen Sewell (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

There are also many theatre reviews from the Edinburgh Fringe onsite. For full details, go to the Fringe Index.

 

©Peter Lathan 1997 - 2008